Fine Wine

November 23December 01, 2020
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LOT 112

Lot 112

BODEGAS VEGA-SICILIA RIBERA DEL DUERO ÚNICO 1987 (1) WA 95
BODEGAS VEGA-SICILIA RIBERA DEL DUERO ÚNICO 1990 (1) WA 96

BODEGAS VEGA-SICILIA RIBERA DEL DUERO ÚNICO 1987 (1) WA 95
BODEGAS VEGA-SICILIA RIBERA DEL DUERO ÚNICO 1990 (1) WA 96
Lot 112 Details
BODEGAS VEGA-SICILIA RIBERA DEL DUERO ÚNICO 1987 (1)

Ribera del Duero, Spain.
u. bn. marked label. wrinkled capsule.

The palate is medium-bodied with an attractive, edgy bitter note on the entry. The tannins are a little coarse compared to other vintages but harmonious in the mouth. It is interwoven by edgy, crisp acidity with touches of cooked meat and mandarin, plus a little liquorice towards the sappy, succulent finish. It is missing a little flair, but represents a fine, assertive style of Unico that should mellow with bottle age. 79,240 bottles produced. Drink 2014-2030+. August 2012 WA 95

BODEGAS VEGA-SICILIA RIBERA DEL DUERO ÚNICO 1990 (1)

Ribera del Duero, Spain.
u. vts. marked & stained label. wrinkled capsule.

It is extremely well defined and powerful yet succinctly focused. The palate is ripe and sweet on the entry. Vibrant red fruit, orange peel, marmalade, Asian spices all vie for attention. There is great weight and potency, building in the mouth that is rich in glycerine and climaxes with a spicy, meaty finish that tightly grips the mouth. It has a Right Bank, Cabernet Franc like persona. This is a lovely, decadent Unico that is surfeit with fresh and vitality, a Rubenesque Unico of some style. 109,548 bottles produced. Drink now-2030. August 2012 WA 96

2 bts.    per lot $1,200 - $1,400

Realised: $1,572
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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